On this day in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Congress. The Articles served as a precursor to the Constitution, which was adopted 11 years later. Did you know? Though it united the 13 colonies under one government, the Articles made for a weak national government. They could not enforce federal […]

On this day in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Congress. The Articles served as a precursor to the Constitution, which was adopted 11 years later. Did you know? Though it united the 13 colonies under one government, the Articles made for a weak national government. They could not enforce federal […]